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Iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency in adults

This Review discusses who is at risk of iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency, how to approach screening of at-risk populations and how to treat patients with iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency.

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Islet biology

The endocrine pancreas is composed of clusters of cells, or islets, which secrete endocrine factors important for systemic metabolism, including insulin and glucagon.
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